AION 2 Gladiator build
Melee damageGreatsword
A greatsword fighter who stays in close and hits hard. Most of your damage comes from one short-cooldown skill, so its level matters more than almost anything else.
Overhead Slam comes first. Its cooldown goes away at level 16, and that changes how the whole class plays.
Check your own character against this build
Best gear for each slot
Every piece at +15 Amp +5. Choose a slot to see what to roll on it.
Skill sets
End: what the top 1% of this class run.
Skills
ACTIVE
- 18Ruinous Blow, level 18, 2 upgradesRuinous BlowLevel 181+20% Skill SpeedLv 82+12.5m RangeLv 83+30% Skill Critical Hit4Extra damage on hit5Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-HitLv 16
- 20Overhead Slam, level 20, 3 upgradesOverhead SlamLevel 201Absorbs 0.7% HPLv 82Changes to AoE SkillLv 83Adds [Upward Strike] Chain Skill4Critical Hit on hit5Remove cooldown
- 20Rending Blow, level 20, 2 upgradesRending BlowLevel 201-20% MP consumedLv 82+200 Block while using skillLv 83Changes to mobile skill4Deals up to 12% more damage when less targets are hitLv 125Restores 50 MP on landing a Critical Hit
- 13Keen Strike, level 13, 2 upgradesKeen StrikeLevel 131+20% MP restored2Absorbs 1% HPLv 83+50% Multi-Hit on hitLv 84-1s [Ruinous Blow] cooldown on hit5Adds [Reckless Strike] Chain SkillLv 16
- 14Leaping Slam, level 14, 2 upgradesLeaping SlamLevel 141Prepare for Battle effect on the caster for 3s250% chance to trigger [Ankle Slice] on hitLv 83Resets cooldown on defeating an enemy4+20% PvE Damage Tolerance and +10 PvP Damage Tolerance for 3sLv 125Changes to AoE skill and pulls in enemiesLv 16
- 12Ankle Slice, level 12, 1 upgradesAnkle SliceLevel 12130% chance to inflict Knockdown for 3s on landing [Ankle Slice]Lv 82Adds [Ankle Smash] Chain SkillLv 83+16m [Ankle Slice] range4Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-HitLv 12525% chance to reset [Ankle Slice] cooldown on BlockLv 16
- 10Sword Aura Rampage, level 10, 1 upgradesSword Aura RampageLevel 101Absorbs 5% HPLv 82Restores 120 MPLv 83Changes to mobile skillLv 84Multi-Hit on hitLv 125-1s all skill cooldowns on hitLv 16
- 12Mocking Blade, level 12, 1 upgradesMocking BladeLevel 121Absorbs 4% HP, absorbs 15% HP of target with Incapacitated Immunity2Changes to AoE damage on down strikeLv 83Adds 2 additional strikesLv 84+1s Knockdown durationLv 125Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-HitLv 16
- 9Aerial Snare, level 9, 1 upgradesAerial SnareLevel 91Multi-Hit on hitLv 82+25% [Aerial Snare] Airborne Chance3+100% damage to targets with Incapacitated ImmunityLv 84Adds [Forced Fall] Chain SkillLv 125-50% [Aerial Snare] cooldownLv 16
- 12Rush Strike, level 12, 2 upgradesRush StrikeLevel 121Restores 300 Stamina on hitLv 82+10m range3Changes to Charge Skill and deals AoE damageLv 84-10s cooldown5+25% Knockdown ChanceLv 16
STIGMA
- 20Lunge Stance, level 20, 4 upgradesLunge StanceLevel 201+5% Double Chance for the duration2Increases Move Speed by 20% for the duration3x1.5 [Identify Weakness] effect for the duration450% chance to reduce all skill cooldowns by 1s on Critical Hit for the duration
- 20Zikel's Blessing, level 20, 3 upgradesZikel's BlessingLevel 201+50% Stagger Gauge Damage2+10% PvE Damage Boost and +5% PvP Damage Boost3+50% Multi-Hit chance4+20% Status Effect ChanceLv 20
- 20Rage Burst, level 20, 4 upgradesRage BurstLevel 201-15s [Rage Burst] cooldown2+10% Attack reduction3Critical Hit on hit4+10% PvE Damage Boost increase and +5% PvP Damage Boost increase
- 20Focused Block, level 20, 1 upgradesFocused BlockLevel 201+1 consecutive use2Changes to mobile skillLv 103+20% Move Speed for 3s on ParryLv 154Restores 10% HP once on ParryLv 20
Skill Priority
ACTIVE
- 18Ruinous Blow, level 18Ruinous BlowLevel 181+20% Skill SpeedLv 82+12.5m RangeLv 83+30% Skill Critical Hit4Extra damage on hit5Ignores Block and Evasion and lands as Multi-HitLv 16
- 20Overhead Slam, level 20Overhead SlamLevel 201Absorbs 0.7% HPLv 82Changes to AoE SkillLv 83Adds [Upward Strike] Chain Skill4Critical Hit on hit5Remove cooldown
- 20Rending Blow, level 20Rending BlowLevel 201-20% MP consumedLv 82+200 Block while using skillLv 83Changes to mobile skill4Deals up to 12% more damage when less targets are hitLv 125Restores 50 MP on landing a Critical Hit
- 13Keen Strike, level 13Keen StrikeLevel 131+20% MP restored2Absorbs 1% HPLv 83+50% Multi-Hit on hitLv 84-1s [Ruinous Blow] cooldown on hit5Adds [Reckless Strike] Chain SkillLv 16
STIGMA
- 20Lunge Stance, level 20Lunge StanceLevel 201+5% Double Chance for the duration2Increases Move Speed by 20% for the duration3x1.5 [Identify Weakness] effect for the duration450% chance to reduce all skill cooldowns by 1s on Critical Hit for the duration
- 20Zikel's Blessing, level 20Zikel's BlessingLevel 201+50% Stagger Gauge Damage2+10% PvE Damage Boost and +5% PvP Damage Boost3+50% Multi-Hit chance4+20% Status Effect ChanceLv 20
- 20Rage Burst, level 20Rage BurstLevel 201-15s [Rage Burst] cooldown2+10% Attack reduction3Critical Hit on hit4+10% PvE Damage Boost increase and +5% PvP Damage Boost increase
- 20Focused Block, level 20Focused BlockLevel 201+1 consecutive use2Changes to mobile skillLv 103+20% Move Speed for 3s on ParryLv 154Restores 10% HP once on ParryLv 20
PASSIVE
- 21Attack Preparation, level 21Attack PreparationLevel 21
- 17Impact Hit, level 17Impact HitLevel 17
- 17Experienced Counterstrike, level 17Experienced CounterstrikeLevel 17
- 16Murderous Burst, level 16Murderous BurstLevel 16
- 16Identify Weakness, level 16Identify WeaknessLevel 16
Macros
Macro 1
- 1Rage Burst
Macro 2
- 1Sword Aura Rampage
Skill levels: the middle value of 25 level 45 players of this class at this stage on Global. The bar, upgrade picks and macros follow a well-liked Global build. Patches can change what is best.
Best Daevanion
The nodes the top 1% of Gladiator players open on all 6 Daevanion boards, read from 25 of the strongest characters on Global in November 2026. Every board shown here can be built in the game: each node touches an open one, starting from the centre.
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Key picks on each Gladiator board
Nezekan63 of 88 nodes
- Combat Speed +3%100%
- Attack Preparation +2100%
- Cooldown Reduction +3%96%
- Identify Weakness +296%
- Survival Stance +296%
Adds up to HP +500, MP +350, Defense Bonus +90, Critical Hit +50
Zikel61 of 88 nodes
- Damage Boost +3%100%
- Murderous Burst +2100%
- Impact Hit +296%
- Ruinous Blow +196%
- Rending Blow +196%
Adds up to HP +500, MP +250, Defense Bonus +150, Critical Hit +40
Vaizel60 of 88 nodes
- Experienced Counterstrike +1100%
- Critical Damage Boost +3%96%
- Overhead Slam +196%
- Ruinous Blow +196%
- Rending Blow +196%
Adds up to HP +500, MP +350, Defense Bonus +150, Critical Hit +40
Triniel77 of 116 nodes
- Rending Blow +196%
- Identify Weakness +196%
- Ruinous Blow +196%
- Overhead Slam +196%
- Survival Stance +196%
Adds up to HP +800, MP +350, Defense Bonus +180, Critical Hit +55
Ariel73 of 152 nodes
- PvE Damage Boost +6%80%
- PvE Damage Tolerance +6%68%
- Boss Damage Boost +4%64%
- Critical Hit Resist +1044%
Adds up to Boss Defense +240, PvE Defense +210, HP +200, MP +100
Azphel49 of 152 nodes
- Status Effect Resist +4%84%
- PvP Damage Boost +6%76%
- PvP Damage Tolerance +3%56%
- Status Effect Chance +2%40%
Adds up to HP +300, PvP Defense +270, MP +100, PvP Accuracy +35
The share next to each node is how many of the top 1% take it.
Compare your own boards, step by stepSkills to level first
Must reach 20
- 1Rending Blow
- 2Overhead Slam
- 3Ruinous Blow
Good to reach 20
- Leaping Slam
- Rush Strike
- Keen Strike
Leaping Slam
Rush Strike
Keen StrikeLevel 8
First three perk options and one slot
Level 12
A fourth option and a second slot
Level 16
The fifth and last option
Level 20
A third slot
Passives to focus on
- Attack Preparation
- Impact Hit
- Survival Stance
- Experienced Counterstrike
Attack Preparation
Impact Hit
Survival Stance
Experienced CounterstrikeStigmas
How many of the top 1% of this class run each one.
Lunge Stance100%
Zikel's Blessing100%
Rage Burst100%
Focused Block84%
Tenaciousness74%
Blade Toss63%
Wave Armor58%
What to roll on each piece
Every slot on one list, with the share of the top 1% on each line.
Soul Binding lines on Unique gear, in the order the top 1% of this class agree on. The share is how many of them run that line on that piece.
Crafted pieces have 5 lines, and Fuse adds one more.
Weapon
- 1Might32100%
- 2Combat Speed13%100%
- 3Weapon Damage Boost9.6%100%
- 4Damage Boost7.1–7.3%95%
- 5Attack43–5168%
- 6Fuse:Multi-hit Chance9.3–9.6%53%
Off-hand
- 1Might27100%
- 2Combat Speed10.1%100%
- 3Damage Boost5.9%100%
- 4Weapon Damage Boost7.7%100%
- 5Attack31–4363%
- 6Fuse:Status Effect Chance17.8–20.5%53%
Helmet
- 1Double Chance1.9–2.2%95%
- 2Attack increase1.9–2.2%95%
- 3Attack26–2968%
- 4Attack PreparationPassive47%
- 5Survival StancePassive37%
- 6Fuse:Experienced CounterstrikePassive21%
Pauldrons
- 1Critical Damage Boost12.3–12.8%100%
- 2Double Chance1.5–1.8%94%
- 3Status Effect Resist4.9–5.5%67%
- 4Attack PreparationPassive42%
- 5Impact HitPassive26%
- 6Fuse:Murderous BurstPassive21%
Chest
- 1Damage Boost5.7–6.6%100%
- 2Status Effect Resist7.5–8.3%68%
- 3Perfect Chance5.2–5.8%68%
- 4Attack PreparationPassive26%
- 5Survival StancePassive26%
- 6Fuse:Experienced CounterstrikePassive21%
Legs
- 1Attack increase2.2–2.4%94%
- 2Damage Tolerance10.2–11.6%94%
- 3Status Effect Resist6.8–7.6%61%
- 4Attack PreparationPassive42%
- 5Experienced CounterstrikePassive21%
- 6Fuse:Impact HitPassive21%
Gloves
- 1Combat Speed7–7.3%100%
- 2Perfect Chance3–3.4%74%
- 3Attack21–2247%
- 4Attack PreparationPassive63%
- 5Experienced CounterstrikePassive42%
- 6Fuse:Survival StancePassive26%
Boots
- 1Move Speed8.9–10.3%100%
- 2Attack20–2776%
- 3Perfect Chance3.7–4.4%76%
- 4Attack PreparationPassive47%
- 5Experienced CounterstrikePassive32%
- 6Fuse:Survival StancePassive26%
Cloak
- 1Double Chance1.5–1.8%95%
- 2Attack increase1.6–1.8%89%
- 3Attack20–2453%
- 4Attack PreparationPassive42%
- 5Impact HitPassive32%
- 6Fuse:Survival StancePassive21%
Necklace
- 1Combat Speed4.3–4.4%100%
- 2Might15–2095%
- 3Attack30–3879%
- 4Attack PreparationPassive84%
- 5Impact HitPassive32%
- 6Fuse:Survival StancePassive21%
Earring
- 1Might11–1695%
- 2Attack30–3389%
- 3Move Speed6–6.5%82%
- 4Attack PreparationPassive66%
- 5Survival StancePassive42%
- 6Fuse:Impact HitPassive29%
Ring
- 1Might12–14100%
- 2Attack27–2987%
- 3Precision8–1429%
- 4Overhead SlamSkill87%
- 5Ruinous BlowSkill82%
- 6Fuse:Rending BlowSkill76%
Genus Insight
Slots 4 and 7 first on every board, for PvE and PvP.
NC does not show anyone's Genus Insight, so this is our own pick for this class, based on what its strongest characters roll on their gear. Best line first. The number is the lowest roll worth keeping. Get slots 4 and 7 first.
Special
Slot 4
- Double Chance2.1%+
- Front Attack Damage Boost2.1%+
- Back Attack Damage Boost2.1%+
Slot 7
- Damage Tolerance2.1%+
- Critical Damage Tolerance2.1%+
Cogni
Slot 4
- PvE Damage Boost2.8%+
- Critical Damage Boost2.1%+
- Damage Boost2.1%+
Slot 7
- PvE Damage Tolerance2.8%+
- Damage Tolerance2.1%+
Fera
Slot 4
- PvE Damage Boost2.8%+
- Weapon Damage Boost2.1%+
- Damage Boost2.1%+
Slot 7
- PvE Damage Tolerance2.8%+
- Damage Tolerance2.1%+
Natura
Slot 4
- PvE Damage Boost2.8%+
- Multi-hit Chance2.1%+
- Perfect Chance2.1%+
Slot 7
- PvE Damage Tolerance2.8%+
- Perfect Resist2.1%+
Varian
Slot 4
- Front Attack Damage Boost2.1%+
- PvE Damage Boost2.8%+
- Back Attack Damage Boost2.1%+
Slot 7
- PvE Damage Tolerance2.8%+
- Front Attack Damage Tolerance2.1%+
Other slots, on every board
Slots 1 and 5
- PvE Attack14+
- Boss Attack14+
- Front Attack14+
Slots 2 and 8
- PvE Defense140+
- Boss Defense140+
Slots 3, 6 and 9
- Critical Hit21+
- PvE Accuracy35+
- Accuracy Bonus28+
Stones and Theostones
The four stone lines to aim for, and what the top 1% socket.
Aim for these four lines on every piece. +100 is the top roll, and other lines are far weaker, so replace them when you can. They only roll on Superior Manastones and Soulstones, normal or Abyssal, and they are rare.
- 1Weapon Damage Boost+100
- 2Damage Boost+100
- 3Critical Damage Boost+100
- 4Front Attack Damage Boost+100
Theostones
Take damage stones for PvE. Take stones that stop or slow a target for PvP. Two stones of the same kind do not stack. Each list starts with what the top 1% socket most, and most of them run Seal and Paralyze.
PvE
Fire, single targetTop 1%: 7%
1% 5,000 damage → 10,000 damage → 15,000 damage
- Theostone: Zikel's Vestige
- Theostone: Traufnir's Courage
- Theostone: Tiamat's Rage
Water, single targetTop 1%: 4%
2% 2,500 damage → 5,000 damage → 7,500 damage
- Theostone: Tassin's Command
- Theostone: Sif's Knowledge
- Theostone: Triniel's Rationality
Earth, single targetTop 1%: 3%
5% 1,000 damage → 2,000 damage → 3,000 damage
- Theostone: Ulgorn's Will
- Theostone: Freyr's Wisdom
- Theostone: Vaizel's Oath
Poison (every 2s for 20s)Top 1%: 1%
5% 300 per tick → 450 per tick → 600 per tick
- Theostone: Santras's Secret
- Theostone: Orissan's Blood
- Theostone: Zikel's Arrogance
Wind, single targetTop 1%: 1%
10% 500 damage → 1,000 damage → 1,500 damage
- Theostone: Aultross's Promise
- Theostone: Sigyn's Brilliance
- Theostone: Meslamtaeda's Regret
Fire AoE, up to 4 targetsTop 1%: 1%
2% 1,250 damage → 2,500 damage → 3,750 damage
- Theostone: Bargott's Ember
- Theostone: Boreas's Encouragement
- Theostone: Tiamat's Counterstrike
Earth AoE, up to 4 targetsTop 1%: 1%
10% 250 damage → 500 damage → 750 damage
- Theostone: Gartua's Strength
- Theostone: Thrasymedes's Wisdom
- Theostone: Yustiel's Compassion
Wind AoE, up to 4 targetsTop 1%: 1%
20% 125 damage → 250 damage → 375 damage
- Theostone: Rathman's Greed
- Theostone: Jumentis's Dexterity
- Theostone: Beritra's Selfishness
Bleed (every 2s for 10s)Top 1%: 0%
3% 400 per tick → 600 per tick → 800 per tick
- Theostone: Feruk's Instinct
- Theostone: Mahisha's Wrath
- Theostone: Fregion's Strategy
Water AoE, up to 4 targetsTop 1%: 0%
4% 625 damage → 1,250 damage → 1,875 damage
- Theostone: Aulvicar's Sorcery
- Theostone: Charna's Acumen
- Theostone: Marchutan's Justice
PvP
SealTop 1%: 32%
3% 3s → 4s → 5s
- Theostone: Perion's Tragedy
- Theostone: Khrudgelmir's Silence
- Theostone: Beritra's Conspiracy
ParalyzeTop 1%: 29%
2% 2s → 3s → 4s
- Theostone: Nua's Scheme
- Theostone: Vidar's Dignity
- Theostone: Ereshkigal's Honor
StunTop 1%: 11%
3% 1s → 2s → 3s
- Theostone: Aulak's Roar
- Theostone: Fasimedes's Dignity
- Theostone: Meslamtaeda's Greed
RootTop 1%: 2%
2% 3s → 4s → 5s
- Theostone: Heladrir's Chains
- Theostone: Charna's Root
- Theostone: Nezekan's March
BlindTop 1%: 2%
3% 5s → 6s → 7s
- Theostone: Kaisinel's Vestige
- Theostone: Bollvig's Tragedy
- Theostone: Fregion's Schemes
-50% Move SpeedTop 1%: 2%
3% 5s → 6s → 7s
- Theostone: Reda's Tenacity
- Theostone: Deltras's Loyalty
- Theostone: Kaisinel's Reverie
-50% Combat SpeedTop 1%: 2%
3% 5s → 6s → 7s
- Theostone: Notun's Craft
- Theostone: Io's Sadness
- Theostone: Lumiel's Interference
Arcana
Which set the top 1% of this class use in each slot, and the skills they carry on it.
- ChaliceVigor 100% · Magic 0%Overhead Slam · Rending Blow · Ruinous Blow · Rush Strike · Leaping Slam
- ParchmentVigor 79% · Magic 21%Overhead Slam · Ruinous Blow · Leaping Slam · Keen Strike · Aerial Snare · Ankle Slice
- CompassVigor 42% · Magic 58%Rending Blow · Rush Strike · Defiance · Sword Aura Rampage · Mocking Blade · Crushing Wave
- BellVigor 0% · Magic 100%Survival Stance · Attack Preparation · Survival Willpower · Blood Absorption · Destructive Impulse
- MirrorVigor 5% · Magic 95%Experienced Counterstrike · Impact Hit · Identify Weakness · Murderous Burst · Protection Armor
Titles to equip
Attack
- Unbound by Genus63%
- Treading on Black Wings / Treading on White Wings37%
Defense
- Saint of Altgard / Saint of Verteron63%
- Rule All Creation32%
Other
- Empty Closet95%
- Journey's Path5%
How your Combat Power compares
1,789 level 45 characters of this class, read November 6, 2026
| Region | Middle | Top 25% | Top 10% | Top 1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All regions | 144.3K | 183.4K | 209.6K | 271.2K |
| Europe | 124.6K | 176.5K | 205.5K | 276.9K |
| Asia | 158.2K | 189.6K | 214.3K | 273.3K |
| NA East | 148.9K | 186.3K | 213.8K | 271.2K |
| NA West | 133.3K | 179K | 197.8K | 264K |
| Latin America | 164.1K | 189.3K | 208.4K | 234.2K |
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Gladiator build FAQ
What are the best skills for a Gladiator in AION 2?
Take Rending Blow, Overhead Slam, Ruinous Blow to level 20 first. Leaping Slam, Rush Strike, Keen Strike are good to raise after that. Skills past level 10 need Daevanion, Arcana and Soul Binding lines.
Which Stigmas should a Gladiator use?
The top 1% raise Lunge Stance, Zikel's Blessing, Rage Burst. Focused Block, Tenaciousness, Blade Toss, Wave Armor are the picks they use after those.
What is the best Daevanion build for a Gladiator?
The top 1% open about 383 nodes across the 6 boards. Nearly all of them take Attack Preparation +4, Murderous Burst +4, Experienced Counterstrike +4, Rending Blow +4. The Best Daevanion section shows every board, and the Combat Power Calculator lists the steps from your own boards to these.
Which skill set and macros does a Gladiator use?
The Skill sets section shows the skills, the 12-key action bar, the skill priority and the macros the strongest Gladiator players use at the start, middle and end of their progress. Point at a skill to see which upgrades they pick.
What is a good Combat Power for a Gladiator?
At our last update the middle Gladiator we could read had about 144,330. The top 25% started near 183,368, the top 10% near 209,578 and the top 1% near 271,233.
Read from the 19 strongest characters of this class we could read, about the top 1%. Patches can change what is best.